I have created a note with instructions on how to create a new blog post and category. The bc-admin can refer to it for guidance.
Google Keep: How to Create a Blog Post and Category. Here is a guide for the bc-admin on how to create a new blog post and category.
**How to Create a New Blog Category:**
1. **Navigate to Blog Categories:** From the admin dashboard, go to the "Blog Management" section and click on "Categories".
2. **Add New Category:** You will see a form to add a new category.
* **Name:** Enter the name of the category (e.g., "Product Updates", "Industry News").
* **Slug:** Enter a URL-friendly version of the name (e.g., "product-updates"). This is usually the name in lowercase with hyphens instead of spaces.
3. **Save Category:** Click the "Save Category" button. The new category will now appear in the list and will be available to assign to blog posts.
**How to Create a New Blog Post:**
1. **Navigate to Blog Posts:** In the "Blog Management" section, click on "Posts".
2. **Add New Post:** Click on the "Add New Post" button. This will open the blog post editor.
3. **Fill in the Post Details:**
* **Title:** Write a clear and engaging title for your blog post.
* **Content:** Use the text editor to write and format your blog post. You can use headings, bold text, lists, and insert images or links to make your content more readable.
* **Featured Image:** Upload a relevant image that will be displayed as the main image for the post.
* **Categories:** In the sidebar, you will see a list of all your categories. Check the box next to the category (or categories) that your post belongs to.
* **Status:**
* Choose **"Draft"** if you want to save the post but not make it public yet.
* Choose **"Published"** to make the post live on your website immediately.
4. **Save the Post:** Click the "Save Post" button. Your post will now be saved and, if published, will be visible on your blog.
